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Scion tC vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,060

Scion tC   
Difference: $28,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,488

Scion tC   
Difference: $26,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012201220122012
ModeltC5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,210 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $18,249 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Bespoke Audio System 1,198        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229        
Door sill trim plates 129        
Fog lights 340        
Floor mats 184        
Navigation system   1,900 1,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
App support   250 250 250 250
Folding second row seats   475 475   475
Bespoke Audio System 849        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138        
Door sill trim plates 100        
Fog lights 255        
Floor mats 127        
Navigation system   1,730 1,730    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
App support   230 230 230 230
Folding second row seats   430 430   430
Options (change) 2,080 3,175 3,175 800 725
Options (change) 1,469 2,890 2,890 730 660
Destination 770 895 895 895 895
Total Price $22,060 $50,970 $56,570 $62,645 $63,620
Total Invoice $20,488 $47,115 $52,265 $57,880 $58,775

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,696
Model Year20152012201220122012
ModeltC5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine179hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$22,060$50,970$56,570$62,645$63,620
Adjustments for Features0-5,335-6,485-6,485-7,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,060$45,635$50,085$56,160$56,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,450$10,525$10,600
Total Invoice$20,488$47,115$52,265$57,880$58,775
Adjustments for Features0-4,931-5,991-5,992-6,823
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,488$42,184$46,274$51,888$51,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,090$9,704$9,768

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152012201220122012
ModeltC5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera    $200
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo mat$40    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$2,610$7,945$9,095$9,095$9,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,335$6,485$6,485$7,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,931-5,991-5,992-6,823

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152012
ModeltC5-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in116.9 in
Length176.6 in193.1 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height55.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Scion tC

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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